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The Carrington Research Extension Center conducts research and hosts educational programs to enhance the productivity, competitiveness, and diversity of agriculture in central North Dakota and beyond. Research activities at the CREC include scientists and support staff trained in implementing programs in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Precision Agriculture and Animal Science. These program teams are able to address a broad scope of factors that impact North Dakota agriculture. The crop diversity of the state is addressed in all program areas and is further supported by the ability to conduct research under both dryland and irrigated conditions. Projects addressing organic crop production and a fruit and berry program broaden the constituency being served. The foundation seed program of the Center represents an important part of the overall NDSU Foundation Seed program. The CREC is the base of operation for four state Extension specialists. The research reports highlight specific research we are conducting.

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Agronomy Research from Carrington Research Extension Center

Split In-Season Nitrogen and Sulfur Applications Increase Spring Wheat Yield and Quality in Conventional and No-Till Systems

Effective management of nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) fertilizers is crucial for wheat production, as both nutrients are key to photosynthesis due to their role in chlorophyll production (Andrews et al., 2013). In North Dakota, many farmers…

Durum Intensive Management Study: Impact of Postemergence Nitrogen on Seed Quality

Durum growers and the pasta industry need consistent seed yield and excellent quality for profitability. A significant production strategy of interest by durum growers is the use of postemergence-applied nitrogen (N) fertilizer to…

Inoculants Improve Pea Yield when Peas are Grown in Areas of Low Pulse History

The Carrington REC participated in a study that compared the effects of commercial and custom inoculants on field pea and lentil yields.

Mitigating Salinity Impact: Spring-Planted Winter Barley, Winter Rye, and Winter Camelina Cover Crops Boost Soybean Yield

Mitigating salinity in North Dakota relies on water management, reducing evaporation, and improving drainage. Cover crops can be used as a green cover to decrease soil surface evaporation and improve drainage through root channels.…

Summary: Timing of Cover Crop Establishment in Spring Cereals

A small trial was conducted at the CREC as well as the Langdon, North Central (Minot), and Hettinger RECs, and at the Oakes Irrigation Site from 2015-2018 using barley as the cereal. The trial was continued at the CREC for an additional…

Fungicide Treatment Increases Wheat Yield and Test Weight

Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) continues to be a persistent problem for small grains in the United States, particularly in regions with frequent rainfall and warm temperatures. In 2024, these conditions were especially conducive to scab…

Interseeding Legumes with Hard Red Spring Wheat

Interseeding potential for thirteen species was evaluated as well as sweet clover as the legume check.

An Overview of the Nitrogen Response of Corn and Wheat at the Carrington Research Extension Center from 2013 to 2024

Yield response to nitrogen varies widely year to year even on the same field, mostly due to climatic factors such as rainfall, temperature, and length of season.

Optimizing Planting Dates and Variety Selection for Winter Pea Establishment in the Northern Environment

This study evaluates the performance of winter peas planted on four different dates over three years (2022–2024) to assess the impact of planting date and variety on winter survival, biomass production, and grain yield.

Profitability Impact of Urea Application or Inoculant on Dry Bean Yield at Wishek, ND

A demonstration was conducted in Wishek, North Dakota, to test the effects of supplemental N and inoculation on dry bean yield.
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